Welcome to Summer 2020! Your summer plans might look a little different due to COVID-19, but there’s a wide menu of opportunities for Jewish teens to connect, have fun, learn and explore. As schedules change and you’re thinking about how you’d like to spend your time, remember to make time for self-care, mental health and wellness.
The team at Jewish Teen Initiative – Boston has put together this guide to help you navigate your journey this summer. Check back for updates, and follow us on Instagram to connect with other #JewishBostonTeens and keep up with what’s happening. Also, you can find more opportunities for you and your family on the Bost(ON)Summer page here on JewishBoston. Have a great summer!
Virtual Teen Hubs
- BBYO On Demand
- FindYourSummer
- JewishBostonTeens.com
- NCSY
- URJ Youth Virtual Communities
- USYfi Summer
- Yachad New England
Camps
- 6 Points Sci-Tech Virtual Academy (grades 8-10, June 29 to Aug. 8, weekly sessions, registration on Mondays)
- Ramah Sports Academy Virtual Summer (grades 8-11, June 28 to July 24)
- URJ Camp Newman TeenFest (June 29 to July 11)
- URJ Eisner and Crane Lake Camps “The Bubble at Home” (grades 8-10, June 28 to July 17)
Camp Staff Opportunities
- Foundation for Jewish Camp Virtual Staff Lounge
- Foundation for Jewish Camp Cornerstone Alumni Grants
Cooking
College Prep
- Jump on the Bus: Virtual College Road Trip
- Hillel International virtual campus visits
- Jewish scholarships
eSports & Gaming
- 6 Points Sci-Tech Virtual Academy (grades 8-10, June 29 to Aug. 8, weekly sessions, registration on Mondays)
- Lost Tribe Esports tournaments
Israel
Jewish Identity & Learning
- BBYO Jewish Enrichment Innovations (grades 9-12, June 15 to Aug. 6, one-week sessions)
- Teen Beit Midrash at Hebrew College Summer Session (grades 8-12, June 23 to July 28)
- Prozdor Summer Session: Jewish Teens Talking with Jewish Teens (grades 8-12, June 25 to July 23)
- Brandeis Precollege: Genesis Program (July 6-25)
- Gann Academy Summer Program (grades 8-12, July 6-31)
- Hadar Summer High School Talmud Course (grades 10-12, July 6 to Aug. 6)
- Keshet LGBTQ+ events
Leadership
- BBYO CLTC Connect (grades 10-11)
- BBYO Movement Makers (grades 11-12)
- URJ Camp Newman TeenFest (grades 10-12, June 29 to July 11)
- BBYO Perlman BBG Leadership Academy (grades 11-12, July 13-17)
- Hartman Fellowship for Emerging Jewish Thought Leaders: Together@Home (grades 10-12, July 7 to Aug. 5)
- Serve the Moment Summer Fellowship (graduating seniors and college students, July 8 to Aug. 7)
- Lappin Jewish Youth Leadership Seminar (grades 10-12, July 13 to Aug. 17)
- Jewish Changemakers Fellowship (ages 20-25, Aug. 3-21)
Performing & Visual Arts
- URJ Camp Newman TeenFest (grades 10-12, June 29 to July 11)
- 6 Points Creative Arts Virtual Academy (coming soon!)
- Gann Academy Arts, Languages and Humanities (grades 8-12, July 6-31)
- JArts Live virtual cultural experiences
- URJ Youth Campfire on Tour Virtual Concert Series (Sundays, 8-9 p.m.)
Social Justice & Action
- Every Voice, Every Vote: Student Civic Engagement Campaign Training (June 29, July 28 and Aug. 23)
- URJ Camp Newman TeenFest (grades 10-12, June 29 to July 11)
- NFTY Racial Justice Opportunities and Resources
- Racial Injustice: 5 Ways Jewish Teens Can Stand Up, Speak Out and Take Action
- My Allyship Journey (with resource guide)
- Religious Action Center: Jewish Teen Activism During COVID-19
- Spaces for Teens to Speak Up for Justice
- Keshet LGBTQ Activism and Allyship
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)
- 6 Points Sci-Tech Virtual Academy (grades 8-10, June 29 to Aug. 8, weekly sessions, registration on Mondays)
- Gann Academy Science and Math (grades 8-12, July 6-31)
- Jookender/JNF Israeli Technology and Innovation (grades 8-12, July 8 to Aug. 12)
Summer Reading
Volunteering
- Serve the Moment Summer Fellowship (graduating seniors and college students, July 8 to Aug. 7)
- Silverlining Buddy System: Combating Isolation During COVID-19 (grade 12 and graduating seniors)
- Repair the World virtual volunteer opportunities
- Taking Action and Staying Connected: Resources and Opportunities from JCRC Boston
If you have comments, questions or other resources and opportunities to recommend, we want to hear from you! Connect with a member of the JTI Boston team.
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